Don’t be jealous, but the EC and all 5 FOMLs just finished up a week at the beach. Nevermind, feel free to be jealous while I gloat. It was a great time. While I was enjoying myself, and on the rare occasions that my brain was working, I made a few mental notes to share with you. Here are a few observations from my week:
Most of us don’t look so good in a swimsuit. Unfortunately, this makes many of us feel bad. But, no matter how bad you look on the beach, wait a little while, and someone will come along that makes you look freakin’ FABULOUS.
Tattoos are the plague of this generation. (Well, one of the more visible plagues)
Chaffing. Shudder.
I love watching parents teach their kids how to love the beach and ocean – whether it be swimming, sand castles, boogie boards or paddle ball. It makes me smile and respect that parent. It also makes me wish that one of them would take one of my kids and teach them all that cool stuff while I read my book.
The only thing more irritating than trying to stop an evil child from stomping your sandcastle is noticing the child’s idiot parents silently watching him do his damage.
The sheer power of the ocean is awe-inspiring. Especially when it is mashing your face into the sand beneath a wave. Over and over and over and over again.
Dean Koontz “Breathless” – one of the worst books of all time.
One child always underestimates the importance of sunscreen reapplication. And we all hear about it for days afterwards.
Oh, to be young again.
I also noticed that my “needs” at the beach change as the week progresses.
Day 1
Swimsuit
T-Shirt
Sandals
Sunglasses
Towel
Chair
Umbrella
Sunscreen
Book
iPhone
Headphones
SwimEar
Cooler
Ice
Water bottles
Fruit
Granola bars
Sand toys
Shovel
Boogie Board
Skim board
Day 3
Yep. Perfect day.
Tomorrow: Drive home.
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I’m actually rather terrified by the beach. Too many little ones I guess.
Sandy
Your blog came highly recommended by a friend and after perusing a few posts I can see why. Good, clean, funny stuff. As Arnold once threatened, I’ll be back!
You forgot “babysitter” on day 5. By then I have completely had it with my children and no longer wish to deal with them.
Haha! Your comment about wishing those parents would take your kids made me LOL! As did your beach needs throughout the week. Glad you are back.
I totally spent the morning reading your blog instead of being a responsible mother in Zion. It was great!!! I just sent my husband off for a box of yellow zingers to complete my morning.
Glad you enjoyed the beach and I’m not jealous at all. I hate the beach. And I live on an island! Go figure. Gotta agree about the tattoos, why does everyone suddenly want to be Lydia the tattooed lady? Eeewwww!